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DN62 ZCU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,689 mi
Last recorded99,689 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 ZCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,689 miles

O/S front tyre low on edges

O/S rear tyre 2.5 mm

Slight brake binding

Slight front brake judder both discs

Fail 12 Aug 2025 99,689 miles

O/S front tyre low on edges

O/S rear tyre 2.5 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight brake binding

Slight front brake judder both discs

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,152 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,107 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 86,100 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,608 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,031 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no acceleration detected,no printout produced

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,027 miles

no emissions printout no acceleration detected

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,277 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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DN62 ZCU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN62 ZCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN62 ZCU registered?

DN62 ZCU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is DN62 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 ZCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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